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CHINESE FOOD: PORK CHOW MEIN / LO MEIN - HOMEMADE OR TAKE-OUT

Refrigerator

3-4 days

Freezer

2-3 months

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How long does leftover pork chow mein / lo mein (Chinese food) last in the fridge or freezer? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate pork chow mein / lo mein within two hours of cooking or purchasing.

How long does leftover pork chow mein / lo mein last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 2 to 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.

The freezer time shown is for best quality only - leftover pork chow mein / lo mein that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

How long does leftover pork chow mein / lo mein last after being frozen and thawed? Leftover pork chow mein / lo mein that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; pork chow mein / lo mein that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.

How long can leftover pork chow mein / lo mein be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; leftover pork chow mein / lo mein should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

How to tell if leftover pork chow mein / lo mein is bad? If leftover pork chow mein / lo mein develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.